China News Service, May 23. According to the US "Overseas Chinese News" report, on the occasion of the first anniversary of the official promulgation of the "Anti-New Crown Hate Crime Law", the Biden administration announced on the 20th new measures to address and prevent hate crimes and hate incidents. .
According to U.S. Department of Justice documents, since the implementation of the New Crown Hate Crime Act a year ago, the Department of Justice has brought hate crime charges against more than 40 defendants in more than 30 cases, of which 35 defendants have been convicted.
In addition to increasing the allocation of resources to combat hate crimes at the federal agency level, the Department of Justice has stepped up enforcement of civil rights violations and hate crimes through the FBI's 56 foreign offices, as well as working with state and local law enforcement agencies across the country. A deeper connection was established on related work.
In order to further address and prevent hate crimes, the new initiatives released by the Biden administration this time will include: a new guidance jointly issued by the Department of Justice and the Department of Health (HHS) aimed at raising awareness of hate crimes during the new crown pneumonia epidemic; the establishment of 1000 $10,000 grant program, which includes $5 million in grants for states to establish hate crime reporting hotlines (NIBRS) and support community programs to prevent and address hate crimes; hire a new language coordinator for the Department of Justice, and more.
Attorney General Merrick Garland officially announced the new moves at a ceremony marking the first anniversary of the enactment of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act.
He said: "Throughout our history, hate crime has had a unique impact today because of the fear it instills in entire communities. No one in this country should be concerned about the threat of hate fueling violence. The Department of Justice will continue to use all its resources to fight hate. crime and hold the perpetrators accountable.”
Health Minister Xavier Becerra pointed out that hate crimes in many communities have surged during the new crown pneumonia epidemic, and people are afraid to go out of their homes not only because of fear of contracting the virus, but also because of fear for their own personal safety, which is unacceptable of.
As co-chair of the White House Asian Pacific American Presidential Advisory Council, Becerra emphasized: "The Biden administration will be committed to fighting hate crimes against all Americans, and today's new initiatives will help deliver on the president's commitment to keeping our communities safe. ." (Yan Tian)